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Winterling Family History

Winterling Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wonderling, Winterton, Sterling, Winterberg, Werling, Oesterling

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Where is the Winterling family from?

You can see how Winterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Winterling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Winterling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Winterling families living in Maryland. This was about 69% of all the recorded Winterling's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Winterling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Winterling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Winterling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Winterling. 27% of Winterling men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Winterling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Winterling were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Winterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Winterling census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 298 immigration records available for the last name Winterling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 602 military records available for the last name Winterling. For the veterans among your Winterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Winterling lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Winterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Winterling in 1949 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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